Frederick Seton James
Colonial Administrator
About Frederick Seton James
Lived 1870 – 1934 (aged 63). Frederick Seton James was a British.
Federated Malay States and Straits Settlements From 1916 to 1924, he was Colonial Secretary of the Straits Settlements and was a Food Controller for Malaya between December 1918 and May 1919. He was the Officer Administering the Government and High Commissioner for the Federated Malay States (F.M.S.) between August 1919 and January 1920, and was officiating Chief Secretary F.M.S. 1920. where he served until a serious accident in 1930 that force him to retire. Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE) in 1923 and Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (KCMG) in 1929.
Personal life He was born the son of William James, lately of the 42nd Royal Highlanders, of Otterburn Tower, Northumberland. and had two sons.
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Who was Frederick Seton James?
colonial Administrator (1870-1934)
When was Frederick Seton James born?
Frederick Seton James was born on 8 April 1870 in United Kingdom.
When did Frederick Seton James die?
Frederick Seton James died on 13 February 1934 in Chichester, Sussex, England.
What nationality was Frederick Seton James?
Frederick Seton James was British.
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